Economy & Jobs — Paonia, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,574 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,042 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 653 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Agriculture | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Pet Grooming | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
